Summer Recap + Lessons Learned
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This podcast episode features Kelly sharing her summer experiences, rating various activities from cold plunging to a Bigfoot festival. She interweaves personal reflections on grief and loss following a family death, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and emotional safety. The episode also includes advertisements for Found, a business banking platform designed to simplify financial management for small business owners, and BetterHelp, an online therapy platform. Kelly discusses the challenges of managing business finances and the benefits of seeking professional mental health support. Throughout the episode, she shares lessons learned about managing expectations, prioritizing presence, and the value of undivided attention in relationships.
Outlines
Introduction and Found Advertisement
Kelly discusses the challenges of managing business finances and introduces Found, a business banking platform that helps streamline expenses, invoices, and taxes.
Episode Introduction and Personal Update
Kelly explains the context of the episode, mentioning a recent family loss that prompted her to take a break from work and focus on personal experiences. She previews a summer recap and lessons learned.
Summer Activities Recap - Part 1
Kelly shares and rates various summer activities, including cold plunging in Scotland (6/10), getting her ears pierced (8/10), and visiting an alpaca farm (8/10).
BetterHelp Advertisement
Kelly discusses the challenges of finding reliable mental health information online and promotes BetterHelp, an online therapy platform.
Summer Activities Recap - Part 2
Kelly continues her summer recap, rating activities such as a stay at a postcard cabin (10/10), themed curriculum with her kids (9/10), and a family trip to Duluth (7/10).
Summer Activities Recap - Part 3
Kelly shares ratings for zoo visits (8/10), a historical farm visit (9/10), and the unexpected discovery of asbestos in her furnace (0/10).
Summer Activities Recap - Part 4
Kelly recounts her experience at the Minnesota Bigfoot Festival (10/10), a family trip to Washington state (9/10), and a platelet facial (5/10).
Summer Activities Recap - Part 5 & Lessons Learned
Kelly finishes her summer recap with basement organization (5/10), a sugar reduction period (7/10), and dress-up days (8.5/10). She then shares key lessons learned from her summer of reflection.
Keywords
Found (business banking platform)
A business banking platform simplifying financial management for small business owners, offering expense tracking, invoice management, and tax preparation.
BetterHelp (online therapy)
World's largest online therapy platform providing access to licensed therapists for convenient and personalized mental health support.
Grief and Loss
Emotional response to death, including stages of grief and coping mechanisms.
Mindfulness
Paying attention to the present moment without judgment; a core practice in meditation and stress reduction.
Mindful Living
A lifestyle emphasizing presence, self-awareness, and intentional choices for improved well-being.
Emotional Safety
Feeling secure and accepted to express emotions without fear of judgment or rejection.
Unrealistic Expectations
Overly demanding beliefs leading to disappointment and stress.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Facial
A cosmetic procedure using micro-needling and PRP to stimulate skin regeneration.
Summer Activities
A variety of activities undertaken during the summer months, including travel, family events, and personal pursuits.
Personal Reflection
Introspective consideration of personal experiences, emotions, and lessons learned.
Q&A
What prompted Kelly to take a significant break from work this summer?
The death of a close family member prompted Kelly to prioritize personal time and reflection.
What were some of the key lessons Kelly learned during her summer of reflection?
Kelly learned the importance of presence, challenging unrealistic expectations, and recognizing the value of simply feeling one's emotions; she also emphasized the significance of undivided attention in relationships.
What is Kelly's overall assessment of her summer?
Kelly expresses gratitude for family time and diverse experiences, acknowledging challenging moments.
Show Notes
In this very personal episode Kelly shares what she did differently this summer, why she stepped back from work for 2 months and what inspired her to do this. She shares about a recent loss in the family, and then all of the most random things she did this summer (like going to the MN bigfoot festival) and rates them, but shares a few lessons learned in the process.
Skip to 17:30 if you don't want to hear about death, or anything sad today:)
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